tarnish

• Terme désignant le noircissement ou le ternissement de la surface d'un métal, provoqué par l'oxydation ou une réaction chimique.

A noun referring to the discoloration or dulling of a metal surface caused by oxidation or chemical reaction.

indénombrable

1. Metal discolorationB2formal

   A thin layer of discoloration or dullness that forms on the surface of metals like silver or copper due to oxidation or chemical reaction.

   ternissement

   • The silverware had a layer of tarnish after years of storage.
   • She used a special cloth to remove the tarnish from the antique mirror.
   • The tarnish on the copper pot gave it an aged appearance.

   Synonymesdiscolorationdullnessfilmpatina

• Verbe utilisé pour désigner le processus de perte d'éclat ou de ternissement, souvent dû à l'exposition à l'air ou à l'humidité, ou au sens figuré pour porter atteinte à une réputation.

A verb used to indicate the process of losing luster or becoming dull, often due to exposure to air or moisture, or metaphorically to damage one's reputation.

1. To lose or cause to lose lusterB2formal

   To become dull, discolored, or stained, especially due to exposure to air or moisture.

   ternir

   • The silverware began to tarnish after being left out.
   • Exposure to salt air can tarnish metal quickly.
   • She polished the jewelry to remove the tarnish.

   Synonymesbluntdeadendimdiscolordullfadestain

   Antonymesbrightenbuffpolishshine

2. To damage or spoilB2formal

   To harm the good reputation or quality of something.

   ternir, altérer

   • The scandal tarnished his public image.
   • Her honesty was never tarnished by the rumors.
   • The company's reputation was tarnished by the data breach.

   Synonymesbesmirchblemishblightdisgracemarsmirchsoilstainsullytaint

   Antonymesenhanceglorifyhonorimprove